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12:55 PM ET, September 15, 2023

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Just Jared:
Michael McGrath Dead - Tony-Winning Broadway Actor Dies at 65  —  Michael McGrath, a veteran stage actor with 15 Broadway credits to his name, has sadly passed away at the age of 65.  —  The Tony-winning actor died at his New Jersey home on Thursday (September 14), his publicist confirmed to Variety.
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Abid Rahman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Michael McGrath, Tony-Winning Actor, Dies at 65  —  McGrath originated the role of Patsy, King Arthur's long-suffering sidekick, in ‘Spamalot,’ which earned him a Tony nomination.  —  Michael McGrath, the veteran stage actor who won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It, has died.
Paul Thompson / Daily Mail:
Meghan and Harry celebrate the Duke turning 39 at a German beer house  —  EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry, who turns 39 today, visited Schumacher beer house and brewery with his wife Meghan, 42, yesterday after the couple's busy day at the Invictus Games.
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Nichola Murphy / HELLO!:
Meghan Markle is radiant in waist-cinching Zara playsuit and chunky hoops  —  The Duchess of Sussex looked effortlessly glamorous on Prince Harry's birthday  —  The Duchess of Sussex has not disappointed with her style choices for her appearances at the Invictus Games with Prince Harry this week.
Discussion: Page Six, WWD and The Sun
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy intimate pre-birthday meal - details
Tionah Lee / Entertainment Tonight:
David Foster and Katharine McPhee on Coping With the Death of Their Nanny, Talk New Music (Exclusive)  —  David Foster and Katharine McPhee React to Death of Nanny and Talk Upcoming Holiday Music  —  Jessica Simpson Shares Nashville Move and New Music Update!  (Exclusive)
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Clare Malone / New Yorker:
Hasan Minhaj's “Emotional Truths”  —  In his standup specials, the former “Patriot Act” host often recounts harrowing experiences he's faced as an Asian American and Muslim American.  Does it matter that much of it never happened to him?  —  The comedian Hasan Minhaj came of age …
Discussion: Just Jared, Variety, Insider and The Wrap
Christopher Luu / InStyle:
Anitta Says She Went Through a Cancer Scare: “Nobody Could Figure Out What I Had”  —  The superstar was hospitalized for “months.”  —  Near the close of 2022, Anitta was dealing with a health scare that she didn't share with her fans.  The singer, who is usually open with her legion …
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Joe Manganiello leaves gym with actress 13 years his junior amid Sofía Vergara divorce  —  Joe Manganiello was spotted leaving a sweaty gym session with much-younger actress Caitlin O'Connor less than two months after filing for divorce from his wife, Sofía Vergara.
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Jared Leto Recalls the ‘Epiphany’ That Stopped Him From Being a ‘Professional Drug User’  —  Jared Leto spoke candidly about his past experiences as a “professional drug user”— and the “epiphany” that turned his life around.  —  “I grew up in an environment where there were drugs around …
Daily Star:
Strictly's Ellie Taylor pregnant with second child as she shows off baby bump  —  Comedian Ellie Taylor, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing last year, confirmed she's expecting her second child and shared an adorable photo of her baby bump  —  Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Taylor …
Discussion: HELLO!, The Mirror and The Sun
Leah Dolan / CNN:
Princess Diana's ‘black sheep’ knit is the most valuable sweater ever sold at auction  —  Princess Diana wore many show-stopping outfits over the years, leaving behind an indelible impact on fashion history as it relates to royal dress codes, semiotics and more.
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Sister Wives' Robyn and Meri Brown Admit They Counted How Many Days Kody Brown Spent in Each House  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Robyn Brown hasn't always been on the best of terms with her fellow Sister Wives, but occasionally they find common ground in the experience of being married to Kody Brown.
Fox News:
‘Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo joins OnlyFans after being labeled ‘savage’: ‘Not accepting defeat’  —  The 51-year-old joined the subscription site in August  —  “Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo doesn't care what anyone thinks about her decision to join OnlyFans.
Gil Kaufman / Billboard:
Matty Healy Is Definitely *Not* On Taylor Swift's ‘1989’ Re-Record  —  A spokesperson for the singer said the controversial singer, and his band, the 1975, are nowhere on the upcoming 'Taylor's Version.' … The pair, who reportedly briefly dated earlier this year — though …
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy Claim They ‘Never Intended’ to Adopt ‘Blind Side’ Inspiration Michael Oher  —  Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy have filed a response to Michael Oher's bombshell lawsuit, claiming that they “never intended” to formally adopt him.  —  The Tuohy family argued …
HELLO!:
Dionne Warwick reveals her secret to happiness and fulfillment at age 82  —  The six-time Grammy winner also reveals the star set to play her in an upcoming biographical TV show to HELLO!  —  HELLO!  —  Dionne Warwick may be turning 83 in December, but she shows no sign of slowing down!
Discussion: People
FemaleFirst:
Greg James misses radio show as wife undergoes surgery  —  BBC Radio 1 host Greg James was forced to skip his breakfast show on Friday (15.09.23) after his wife Bella Mackie was struck down with appendicitis  —  Greg James had to miss his BBC Radio 1 show after his wife Bella Mackie was admitted to hospital for surgery.
Discussion: The Mirror, The Sun and Ok - home
Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
PICTURED: Savannah Chrisley spotted with Robert Shiver for first time amid reality star's new romance with footballer who was ‘targeted by his ex-wife in murder-for-hire plot’  — Chrisley, 26, was spotted on September 6 at the Los Angeles International Airport with Shiver, 38, before news they were dating surfaced
Discussion: Just Jared, Perez Hilton and E! Online
 
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Ingrid Vasquez / People:
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
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People:
Jen Shah Has ‘Bonded’ with Elizabeth Holmes in Prison: 'They're Friends,' Rep Says (Exclusive)
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Whoopi Goldberg asks Alyssa Farrah Griffin whether she's pregnant during awkward ‘View’ exchange
Rachel McRady / ET Canada:
Sofía Vergara Walks Off 'America's Got Talent' Stage After Howie Mandel Jokes About Her Single Status Again
Mekishana Pierre / Entertainment Tonight:
Mauricio Umansky Gives Update on Marriage to Kyle Richards: 'We're Hanging in There' (Exclusive)
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
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From Mediagazer:

Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch:
YouTube integrates Google DeepMind's AI video generation model Veo into Shorts, letting creators generate high-quality backgrounds and 1080p six-second clips

Foo Yun Chee / Reuters:
The EU's General Court annuls a €1.49B antitrust fine imposed on Google in 2019 for abusing its dominance to prevent websites from using non-AdSense ad brokers

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Lionsgate, the studio behind The Hunger Games, John Wick, and Twilight, signs a deal with Runway to use generative AI in the creation of its movies and TV shows

 
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